Birtrange Castle

Built in the 13th century by Gaspard-Florent de Breiderbach in English Gothic style, the castle changed hands multiple times, with the De Blochhausen family owning it from 1813 to 1935, followed by the De Broqueville family. During World War II, American troops were stationed there, leaving graffiti still visible today. The castle was abandoned in 2002.

After Baroness Claudine de Broqueville’s death, it was donated to the Red Cross, which honored her wish by hosting a three-day music festival in 2019, despite environmental concerns. To prevent damage, authorities imposed strict regulations and monitoring.

In 2022, due to high maintenance costs, the Red Cross auctioned the castle with a starting bid of 5.2 million euros. Entrepreneur Jos Bourg purchased it and began renovations with support from Luxembourg’s Department of National Sites and Monuments.